Category Archives: Power

Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan on Star Plus

Posted on December 13, 2007 by ashish

Prithviraj Chauhan is a well remembered figure in Indian history. The most common stories around his revolve around these concepts: – He was most likely the last Hindu king of Delhi, and after him, the Sultans took over – He … Continue reading →

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Chanakya: A great serial on Doordarshan

Posted on September 9, 2007 by ashish

In the midst of so many serials about troubles within the family, about the serials that explore the relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law (saas bahu) and the constant problems between them, one sometimes get a wish (driven by nostalgia) … Continue reading →

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Ravan: The serial with a difference

Posted on August 19, 2007 by ashish

There is a serial on Zee, which can be truly called a serial with a difference. There have been a number of serials on air to do with mythology, with most of them being loud, very flashy costumes, big dialogues, … Continue reading →

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Ardh Satya: A hard hitting movie

Posted on August 3, 2007 by ashish

It’s been 24 years since this movie has been released, but other than the fact that the guns are newer, the money involved is more, and the violence more brazen, this could be a movie of today’s time. The movie … Continue reading →

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